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March 2004

March 17, 2004

: Abdurahman Khadr: From Osama Disciple To CIA Operative

He trained with bin Laden in Afghanistan, then worked for the CIA in Guantanamo. Abdurahman...

March 15, 2004

Madrid bombing: Spanish Muslims brace for 3/11 backlash

As blame for last week's Madrid bombings shifts from Basque separatists to Al-Qaida, Muslims in...

March 12, 2004

Homosexuality: Muslims weigh in on the gay marriage debate

With the increase in debate over a wildfire of gay marriages in the US, some...

January 2004

January 21, 2004

: British Gitmo Detainees Happy To Have Due Process At Home

US officials are finding it increasingly difficult to defend its "caucus" democracy plan for Iraq...

January 19, 2004

: Gone Fishin’: Senators Order Audit Of Muslim Orgs

A Senate committee is requesting a blanket search of IRS records of a number of...

January 14, 2004

: Political Earthquake In Iran: 4000 Reformist Candidates Banned

Political turmoil takes over in Iran as the unelected Guardian Council bans 4000 reformists from...

January 12, 2004

: Without Muslims, Foiled Domestic Terror Plot Gets No Respect

A plot to explode a cyanide bomb to kill thousands gets foiled, but nobody notices...

January 07, 2004

: India & Pakistan: From The Brink Of War To The Road To Peace

Despite being on the brink of war less than two years ago, India & Pakistan...

January 05, 2004

: Opinions Divided Over French Hijab Ban, Muslims Included

Relations between the general French population and their Muslim compatriots are being tested with a...

December 2003

December 29, 2003

: Hope Fades In Iran As Death Toll Surpasses 20,000

Rescue efforts in earthquake-devastated Bam, Iran have turned to cleanup operations as hope for finding...

December 26, 2003

: What If The Next Attempt On Musharraf’s Life Succeeds?

With the increased efforts, presumably by al-Qaida, to end Musharraf's life, many are wondering what...

December 24, 2003

: Spurned Muslim Voters Seek A Democratic Suitor

Feeling betrayed by Bush's foreign and domestic policies after backing him in 2000, Muslim voters...

December 24, 2003

: Nuclear Dominos In Middle East Topple: Will Israel Follow?

Nuclear proliferation in the Middle East has declined dramatically with Iran & Libya agreeing to...

December 19, 2003

: Anti-Terror Prosecutions In “War On Terror” Falling Apart

What started out as death-penalty cases with no defense lawyers are ending up as quiet...

December 17, 2003

: In Bush’s Backyard, An American Muslim Wins Houston Election

An American Muslim wins election to Houston's city council, proving that the electorate can look...

December 15, 2003

: Saddam Captured: Now, Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Quagmire

Will the capture of Saddam Hussein on Saturday change the course of events on the...

December 12, 2003

: A Delicate Balance: Teaching About Islam In American Schools

A recent court verdict upholds current school policy in California regarding teaching about Islam, but...

December 08, 2003

: American Muslim Football: An Intifada On The Gridiron

A Muslim football league in Southern California is drawing complaints over team names like "Intifada"...

December 04, 2003

: Special Registration For Muslim Visitors Ends, But Fears Continue

A widely criticized program targeting visitors to the US from various Muslim countries has finally...

November 2003

November 28, 2003

: Much Ado About Smut-ing: Terrorism Charges Dropped

Three months after his arrest on terrorism suspicions, Muslim chaplain James Yee is charged with...

November 24, 2003

: Bombings Bring Ramadan To A Somber End

The last 10 days of Ramadan are supposed to be marked with extra prayers, but...

October 2003

October 27, 2003

: Tariq Ramadan’s Blunt Comments Arouse European Ire

October 23, 2003

: Honour Killings (and Their Fallout) Come To Britain

British Muslims grapple with the fallout of a series of high-profile "honour killings" that have...

October 23, 2003

: Bush Tries To Kiss & Make Up In Indonesia

Bush uses his trip to the world's most populous Muslim country to convince skeptical Muslims...

October 21, 2003

: Bosnia’s Alija Izetbegovic Leaves Behind A Fragile Legacy

Caught between European secularism and Serbian nationalism, Bosnia's Alija Izetbegovic tried to find a place...

October 17, 2003

Religion in US politics: It’s official: we’re fighting a war on Islam

Is an outspoken US general in charge of catching Osama bin Laden saying what others...

October 15, 2003

: Saudis Open Tap Of Freedom - And Can’t Turn It Off

Saudi Arabia sets a date for their first ever municipal elections, and protests for additional...

October 13, 2003

: What Effect Will Shirin Ebadi’s Nobel Prize Have On Her Work?

A few weeks ago, Iranian lawyer Shirin Ebadi worked quietly on human rights issues. How...

October 10, 2003

: Much Ado About Nothing? “Slap On The Wrist” For Gitmo Chaplain

After weeks of hype surrounding the arrest of Chaplain Yousef Yee on suspicion of spying...

October 01, 2003

: Congressman Blames Muslims for Marriage Breakup

There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but a North Carolina congressman says...